Network Monitoring System Engineer

Senior Network Monitoring System Engineer to lead the design, optimization, and operational effectiveness of
enterprise network monitoring capabilities. This role goes beyond tool administration and requires a deep understanding of how
monitoring platforms enable mission outcomes, operational awareness, and rapid incident response.
The ideal candidate brings strong architectural and operational expertise across network monitoring ecosystems (e.g., VMware
SMARTS, Broadcom DX NetOps, ScienceLogic SL1, IBM Netcool, or similar), with the ability to translate monitoring data into
actionable intelligence for Network Operations Centers (NOCs) and cybersecurity teams.
This position is suited for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who can assess current-state environments, identify gaps, and
implement improvements that enhance visibility, reduce noise, and accelerate root cause identification.
Description of Work:
Architect and evolve enterprise network monitoring solutions to improve visibility, reliability, and operational efficiency
Lead event correlation, topology modeling, and root cause analysis strategies across complex network environments
Evaluate and optimize monitoring tools (e.g., SMARTS, NetOps, SL1, Netcool) to ensure alignment with mission and
operational objectives
Drive NOC effectiveness improvements, including alarm reduction, actionable alerting, and incident response workflows
Design and implement service-aware monitoring that maps infrastructure events to business/mission impact
Integrate monitoring platforms with SIEM/SOAR tools (e.g., Splunk) and other enterprise systems
Develop standards, governance, and best practices for monitoring configuration, data quality, and performance
Identify opportunities for automation, AIOps, and predictive analytics to enhance operational maturity
Mentor engineering teams and ensure a shift from tool-centric operations to outcome-driven monitoring
Support troubleshooting of complex network issues and guide teams toward true root cause resolution vs. symptom chasing

Basic Qualifications:
Minimum knowledge, skills, abilities needed.
10+ years of experience in network monitoring, network engineering, or NOC operations in large enterprise or federal
environments
Hands-on experience with at least one major monitoring platform such as:
o VMware SMARTS (Smart Assurance)
o Broadcom DX NetOps (Spectrum)
o ScienceLogic SL1
o IBM Netcool
o or comparable enterprise monitoring tools
Demonstrated expertise in:
o Event correlation and alarm management
o Network topology modeling and dependency mapping
o Root cause analysis in complex, distributed environments
Strong understanding of:
o SNMP, NetFlow/IPFIX, telemetry, syslog
o WAN/LAN, firewalls, load balancers, and hybrid cloud networks
Experience integrating monitoring tools with log analytics and SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk)
Proven ability to improve monitoring effectiveness, including reducing alert noise and increasing actionable intelligence
Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical impact in mission/business terms

Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with these skills will be given preferential consideration.
10+ years of experience supporting federal government or large-scale enterprise environments
Familiarity with AIOps/observability platforms (e.g., Dynatrace, Datadog, Elastic, LogicMonitor)
10+ years of experience with automation and scripting (Python, APIs, etc.)
Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and enterprise logging (e.g., M-21-31 alignment)
10+ years of experience working in environments with high availability, compliance, and security requirements